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Snakes are interesting examples of taxa that can overcome energy metabolism challenges, as many species can endure long periods without feeding, and their eventual meals are of reasonably large sizes, thus exhibiting dual extreme adaptations. Consequently, metabolic rate increases considerably to attend to the energetic demand of digestion, absorption and protein synthesis. These animals should be adapted to transition from these two opposite states of energy fairly quickly, and therefore we investigated mitochondrial function plasticity in these states. Herein, we compared liver mitochondrial bioenergetics of the boid snake Boa constrictor during fasting and after meal intake. We fasted the snakes for 60â days, and then we fed a subgroup with 30% of their body size and evaluated their maximum postprandial response. We measured liver respiration rates from permeabilized tissue and isolated mitochondria. From isolated mitochondria, we also measured Ca2+ retention capacity and redox status. Mitochondrial respiration rates were maximized after feeding, reaching an approximately 60% increase from fasting levels when energized with complex I-linked substrates. Interestingly, fasting and fed snakes exhibited similar respiratory control ratios and citrate synthase activity. Furthermore, we found no differences in Ca2+ retention capacity, indicating no increase in susceptibility to mitochondrial permeability transition, and no changes in mitochondrial redox state, although fed animals exhibited increases in the release of H2O2. Thus, we conclude that liver mitochondria from B. constrictor snakes increase respiration rates during the postprandial period and quickly improve the bioenergetic capacity without compromising redox balance.
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Boidae , Animais , Metabolismo Energético , Peróxido de Hidrogênio , Fígado , MitocôndriasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to characterize the intrinsic and photodynamic effects of azure B (AB) on mitochondrial bioenergetics, as well as the consequences of its intrinsic effects on hepatic energy metabolism. METHODS: Two experimental systems were utilized: (a) isolated rat liver mitochondria and (b) isolated perfused rat liver. RESULTS: AB interacted with mitochondria regardless of photostimulation, but its binding degree was reduced by mitochondrial energization. Under photostimulation, AB caused lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation and decreased the content of reduced glutathione (GSH) in mitochondria. AB impaired mitochondrial bioenergetics in at least three distinct ways: (1) uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation; (2) photoinactivation of complexes I and II; and (3) photoinactivation of the FoF1-ATP synthase complex. Without photostimulation, AB also demonstrated mitochondrial toxicity, which was characterized by the induction of lipid peroxidation, loss of inner mitochondrial membrane integrity, and uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. The perfused rat liver experiments showed that mitochondria were one of the major targets of AB, even in intact cells. AB inhibited gluconeogenesis and ureagenesis, two biosynthetic pathways strictly dependent on intramitochondrially generated ATP. Contrariwise, AB stimulated glycogenolysis and glycolysis, which are required compensatory pathways for the inhibited oxidative phosphorylation. Similarly, AB reduced the cellular ATP content and the ATP/ADP and ATP/AMP ratios. CONCLUSIONS: Although the properties and severe photodynamic effects of AB on rat liver mitochondria might suggest its usefulness in PDT treatment of liver tumors, this possibility should be considered with precaution given the toxic intrinsic effects of AB on mitochondrial bioenergetics and energy-linked hepatic metabolism.
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Fotoquimioterapia , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes , Trifosfato de Adenosina/metabolismo , Animais , Corantes Azur , Metabolismo Energético , Fígado , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Fotoquimioterapia/métodos , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/metabolismo , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/farmacologia , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
Patients affected by very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency commonly present liver dysfunction whose pathogenesis is poorly known. We demonstrate here that major metabolites accumulating in this disorder, namely cis-5-tetradecenoic acid (Cis-5) and myristic acid (Myr), markedly impair mitochondrial respiration, decreasing ATP production in liver mitochondrial preparations from adolescent rats. Other parameters of mitochondrial homeostasis such as membrane potential (ΔΨm) and Ca2+retention capacity were strongly compromised by these fatty acids, involving induction of mitochondrial permeability transition. The present data indicate that disruption of mitochondrial bioenergetics and Ca2+homeostasis may contribute to the liver dysfunction of VLCAD deficient patients.
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Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Potencial da Membrana Mitocondrial/efeitos dos fármacos , Potencial da Membrana Mitocondrial/fisiologia , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/fisiologia , Envelhecimento , Animais , Cálcio/metabolismo , Citocromos c/metabolismo , Células Hep G2 , Hepatócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Hepatócitos/metabolismo , Humanos , Fígado/metabolismo , Masculino , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Ácido Mirístico/farmacologia , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
Amidines are chemically characterized by the presence of two nitrogen atoms that bind to the same carbon atom in its structure. Several biological activities have been ascribed to these compounds. Pentamidine, an aromatic diamidine, is effective in the treatment against Pneumocystis carinii and leishmaniasis, but it can also have severe side effects. New amidine derivatives have been synthesized, among them N,N'-diphenyl-4-methoxy-benzamidine (methoxyamidine), which is effective against Leishmania amazonensis (LD50 = 20 µM) and Trypanosoma cruzi (LD50 = 59 nM). In the present study, methoxyamidine toxicity was evaluated in isolated rat liver mitochondria at the same range of concentrations that exert antiprotozoal activity. In these organelles, actively oxidizing glutamate + malate inhibited state 3 respiration (25 nmol mg-1 of protein) by â¼15%. The sites of inhibition in the respiratory chain were complex I and the segment between ubiquinone and complex III. Methoxyamidine also stimulated state 4 respiration by â¼32% and â¼43% at 50 and 65 nmol mg-1 of protein, respectively. Its uncoupling effect was confirmed by a dose-dependent increase in oxygen consumption in state 4 respiration that was induced by oligomycin, reaching up to â¼69% (65 nmol mg-1 of protein) and an increase in ATPase activity in intact mitochondria by â¼27% and â¼83% at 50 and 65 nmol mg-1 protein, respectively. Swelling that was supported by the oxidation of glutamate + malate in the presence of sodium acetate was reduced by methoxyamidine by â¼16% and 32% at 50 and 65 nmol mg-1 protein, respectively. Mitochondrial swelling in the absence of substrate and in the presence of K+ and valinomycin was inhibited by â¼20% at the same concentrations, suggesting that methoxyamidine affects mitochondrial membrane permeability and fluidity. Our data show that methoxyamidine has slight effects on the energy-linked functions of isolated mitochondria at concentrations that correspond to the LD50 against Leishmania amazonensis and Trypanosoma cruzi. These findings may prompt further studies that evaluate methoxyamidine toxicity in vivo.
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Antiprotozoários/farmacologia , Benzamidinas/farmacologia , Metabolismo Energético/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Animais , Antiprotozoários/química , Benzamidinas/química , Complexo de Proteínas da Cadeia de Transporte de Elétrons/fisiologia , Masculino , Consumo de Oxigênio/efeitos dos fármacos , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
The quality of dietary lipids in the maternal diet can programme the offspring to diseases in later life. We investigated whether the maternal intake of palm oil or interesterified fat, substitutes for trans-unsaturated fatty acids (FA), induces metabolic changes in the adult offspring. During pregnancy and lactation, C57BL/6 female mice received normolipidic diets containing partially hydrogenated vegetable fat rich in trans-unsaturated fatty acids (TG), palm oil (PG), interesterified fat (IG) or soyabean oil (CG). After weaning, male offspring from all groups received the control diet until day 110. Plasma glucose and TAG and liver FA profiles were ascertained. Liver mitochondrial function was accessed with high-resolution respirometry by measuring VO2, fluorimetry for detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production and mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake. The results showed that the IG offspring presented a 20 % increase in plasma glucose and both the IG and TG offspring presented a 2- and 1·9-fold increase in TAG, respectively, when compared with CG offspring. Liver MUFA and PUFA contents decreased in the TG and IG offspring when compared with CG offspring. Liver MUFA content also decreased in the PG offspring. These modifications in FA composition possibly affected liver mitochondrial function, as respiration was impaired in the TG offspring and H2O2 production was higher in the IG offspring. In addition, mitochondrial Ca2+ retention capacity was reduced by approximately 40 and 55 % in the TG and IG offspring, respectively. In conclusion, maternal consumption of trans-unsaturated and interesterified fat affected offspring health by compromising mitochondrial bioenergetics and lipid metabolism in the liver.
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Metabolismo Energético , Ácidos Graxos/efeitos adversos , Lactação , Fígado/metabolismo , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Materna , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos trans/efeitos adversos , Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Animal , Animais , Glicemia/metabolismo , Cálcio/metabolismo , Gorduras na Dieta/efeitos adversos , Gorduras na Dieta/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos Monoinsaturados/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos Insaturados/metabolismo , Feminino , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Consumo de Oxigênio , Óleos de Plantas , Gravidez , Efeitos Tardios da Exposição Pré-Natal , Respiração , Ácidos Graxos trans/metabolismo , Triglicerídeos/sangueRESUMO
BACKGROUND/AIM: 3-bromopyruvate (3BrPA) is an antitumor agent able to inhibit aerobic glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, therefore inducing cell death. However, cancer cells are also highly dependent of glutaminolysis and tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) regarding survival and 3BrPA action in these metabolic routes is poorly understood. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The effect of 3BrPA was characterized in mice liver and kidney mitochondria, as well as in human HepG2 cells. RESULTS: Low concentration of 3-BrPA significantly affected both glutaminolysis and TCA cycle functions, through inhibition of isocitrate dehydrogenase, α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase and succinate dehydrogenase. Additionally, 3-BrPA treatment significantly decreased the reduced status of thiol groups in HepG2 cells without proportional increase of oxidizing groups, suggesting that these chemical groups are the target of alkylation reactions induced by 3-BrPA. CONCLUSION: This work demonstrates, for the first time, the effect of 3-BrPA in glutaminolysis and TCA cycle. Our results suggest that the combined action of 3-BrPA in glutaminolysis, TCA and glycolysis, inhibiting steps downstream of the glucose and glutamine metabolism, has an antitumor effect.
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Ciclo do Ácido Cítrico/efeitos dos fármacos , Glutamina/metabolismo , Piruvatos/farmacologia , Animais , Células Hep G2 , Humanos , Isocitrato Desidrogenase/antagonistas & inibidores , Ácidos Cetoglutáricos/antagonistas & inibidores , Rim/efeitos dos fármacos , Rim/metabolismo , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/metabolismo , Camundongos , Mitocôndrias/efeitos dos fármacos , Consumo de Oxigênio/efeitos dos fármacos , Succinato Desidrogenase/antagonistas & inibidores , Compostos de Sulfidrila/metabolismoRESUMO
Mesoionic compounds have shown antitumor and citotoxic activity against different tumor cells lines, which has been attributed to their physical and chemical characteristics. Among these compounds, the 1,3,4-thiadiazolium-2-phenylamine derivatives have been highlighted due to their important anti-melanoma activity. In this work, the effects of three derivatives that belong this class, MI-J, MI-4F and MI-2,4diF, on the oxidative stress parameters were evaluated using rat liver mitochondria. All the derivatives prevented natural and calcium induced oxidation of pyridine nucleotides at lower concentrations (6.5 and 32.5nmol/mg protein). The calcium uptake was inhibited by all the derivatives at higher concentrations (65 and 130nmol/mg protein), whereas the cation efflux was inhibited only by the MI-J (52%) and MI-4F (50%), possibly by inhibiting the formation of the permeability transition pore (PTP) by 100% and 50%, respectively, as observed in the same experimental conditions. MI-2,4diF did not inhibit the mitochondrial permeability transition or calcium efflux. The enzymatic activity of glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase was not affected by any derivative, but superoxide dismutase was inhibited by all the derivatives. MI-J inhibited enzyme activity significantly (85%) at the highest concentration (130nmol/mg protein); on the other hand, their activity was less affected by fluorine derivatives (MI-4F-20% and MI-2,4diF-32%). These results suggest that these derivatives exert antioxidant effects on isolated mitochondria.
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Antioxidantes/química , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Mitocôndrias/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Tiadiazóis/química , Tiadiazóis/farmacologia , Animais , Transporte Biológico/efeitos dos fármacos , Cálcio/metabolismo , Masculino , Mitocôndrias/enzimologia , Nucleotídeos/metabolismo , Oxirredução/efeitos dos fármacos , Permeabilidade/efeitos dos fármacos , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
AIM: To investigate the effect of diazoxide administration on liver ischemia/reperfusion injury. METHODS: Wistar male rats underwent partial liver ischemia performed by clamping the pedicle from the medium and left anterior lateral segments for 1 h under mechanical ventilation. They were divided into 3 groups: Control Group, rats submitted to liver manipulation, Saline Group, rats received saline, and Diazoxide Group, rats received intravenous injection diazoxide (3.5 mg/kg) 15 min before liver reperfusion. 4 h and 24 h after reperfusion, blood was collected for determination of aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), nitrite/nitrate, creatinine and tumor growth factor-ß1 (TGF-ß1). Liver tissues were assembled for mitochondrial oxidation and phosphorylation, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and histologic analysis. Pulmonary vascular permeability and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were also determined. RESULTS: Four hours after reperfusion the diazoxide group presented with significant reduction of AST (2009 ± 257 U/L vs 3523 ± 424 U/L, P = 0.005); ALT (1794 ± 295 U/L vs 3316 ± 413 U/L, P = 0.005); TNF-α (17 ± 9 pg/mL vs 152 ± 43 pg/mL, P = 0.013; IL-6 (62 ± 18 pg/mL vs 281 ± 92 pg/mL); IL-10 (40 ± 9 pg/mL vs 78 ± 10 pg/mL P = 0.03), and nitrite/nitrate (3.8 ± 0.9 µmol/L vs 10.2 ± 2.4 µmol/L, P = 0.025) when compared to the saline group. A significant reduction in liver mitochondrial dysfunction was observed in the diazoxide group compared to the saline group (P < 0.05). No differences in liver MDA content, serum creatinine, pulmonary vascular permeability and MPO activity were observed between groups. Twenty four hours after reperfusion the diazoxide group showed a reduction of AST (495 ± 78 U/L vs 978 ± 192 U/L, P = 0.032); ALT (335 ± 59 U/L vs 742 ± 182 U/L, P = 0.048), and TGF-ß1 (11 ± 1 ng/mL vs 17 ± 0.5 ng/mL, P = 0.004) serum levels when compared to the saline group. The control group did not present alterations when compared to the diazoxide and saline groups. CONCLUSION: Diazoxide maintains liver mitochondrial function, increases liver tolerance to ischemia/reperfusion injury, and reduces the systemic inflammatory response. These effects require further evaluation for using in a clinical setting.
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Diazóxido/farmacologia , Hepatopatias/prevenção & controle , Fígado/irrigação sanguínea , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Canais de Potássio/agonistas , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/prevenção & controle , Animais , Biomarcadores/sangue , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Inflamação/metabolismo , Inflamação/prevenção & controle , Mediadores da Inflamação/sangue , Fígado/metabolismo , Fígado/patologia , Hepatopatias/sangue , Hepatopatias/patologia , Masculino , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Canais de Potássio/metabolismo , Ratos Wistar , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/sangue , Traumatismo por Reperfusão/patologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
INTRODUÇÃO: A lesão de isquemia/reperfusão hepática ocorre durante cirurgias hepáticas de grande porte, transplante de fígado e no trauma abdominal. A lesão de isquemia/reperfusão hepática ocasiona lesões no fígado e pode desencadear uma síndrome inflamatória sistêmica com lesões de órgãos a distância. Estudos anteriores demonstraram que o diazóxido protege outros órgãos (coração, rins, cérebro) da lesão de isquemia/reperfusão destes órgãos. OBJETIVO: Investigar o efeito da administração do diazóxido na lesão de isquemia/reperfusão hepática. MÉTODOS: Ratos Wistar machos foram divididos em 3 grupos. Em 2 grupos, os animais foram submetidos à isquemia hepática parcial realizada por clampeamento do pedículo dos lobos mediano e lateral anterior esquerdo durante uma hora sob ventilação mecânica. Grupo Salina (n=26): ratos receberam solução salina e Grupo Diazóxido (n=26): ratos receberam diazóxido EV ( 3.5mg/kg ) 15 minutos antes da reperfusão hepática. No terceiro grupo, Grupo Controle (n = 22 ), os ratos foram submetidos apenas à anestesia e manipulação cirúrgica. Quatro e 24 horas após os procedimentos, amostras de sangue foram recolhidas para determinações de AST, ALT, TNF-alfa, IL-6, IL-10, de nitrito/nitrato, creatinina. Amostras teciduais do fígado foram analisadas para dosagem do malondialdeído (MDA), para o estudo das funções oxidativas e fosforilativas mitocondriais, e para a análise histológica. Pela coleta de tecido pulomonar, a permeabilidade vascular pulmonar e a atividade da mieloperoxidade (MPO) também foram determinados. RESULTADOS: Quatro horas após, a reperfusão o Grupo Diazóxido apresentou elevações de AST, ALT, TNF-alfa, IL-6, IL-10 e níveis séricos de nitrito/nitrato significativamente menores que o Grupo Controle (p < 0,05). Observou-se uma redução significativa da disfunção mitocondrial hepática no Grupo Diazóxido em comparação com o Grupo Controle (p < 0,05). Não foram observadas diferenças no conteúdo de MDA fígado, na creatinina sérica e...
INTRODUCTION: Significant liver ischemia/reperfusion injury can occur during hepatic surgeries, liver transplantation and abdominal trauma. Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion can trigger a local and systemic inflammatory syndrome. Previous studies have shown that diazoxide protects other organs (heart, kidneys, brain) from ischemia/reperfusion injury. AIM: To investigate the effect of diazoxide administration on liver ischemic/reperfusion injury. METHODS: Wistar male rats were divided into 3 groups. In two groups the rats underwent partial liver ischemia performed by clamping the pedicle from medium and left anterior lateral segments during an hour under mechanical ventilation. Saline Group (n=26): rats received saline and Diazoxide Group (n=26): rats received IV diazoxide (3.5mg/kg) 15 minutes before liver reperfusion. The third group, the Control Group (n=22) the rats underwent only anesthesia and surgical manipulation. Four and 24 hours after the procedure blood were collected for determinations of AST, ALT, TNF-alfa, IL-6, IL-10, nitrite/nitrate, creatinine. Liver tissues were assembled for mitochondrial oxidation and phosphorylation, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and histologic analysis. Pulmonary vascular permeability and myeloperoxidade (MPO) were also determined. RESULTS: Four hours after reperfusion Diazoxide Group presented elevation of AST, ALT, TNF-alfa, IL-6, IL-10 and nitrite/nitrate serum levels significantly lower than Control Group (p < 0.05). A significant reduction on liver mitochondrial dysfunction were observed in Diazoxide Group compared to Control Group (p < 0.05). No differences in liver MDA content,serum creatinine and in pulmonary vascular permeability and MPO activity were observed between groups. Twenty four hours after reperfusion Diazoxide Group showed a reduction of AST, ALT and TGF?1 serum levels when compared to Control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Diazoxide maintains liver mitochondrial function, increases liver...